Croatia: Omišalj LNG terminal to auction unallocated regasification capacity in February Read More »

Croatia: Omišalj LNG terminal to auction unallocated regasification capacity in February

The operator of Croatia’s LNG terminal in Omišalj is set to offer additional regasification capacity in a new auction scheduled for 2 February. LNG Hrvatska will release volumes that remained unallocated in previous tenders, covering selected gas years from 2026/2027 to 2029/2030, as well as a later period from 2037/2038 to 2039/2040. The available capacity […]

Bulgaria to receive up to €1.3bn from EU Just Transition Fund to transform coal regions Read More »

Bulgaria to receive up to €1.3bn from EU Just Transition Fund to transform coal regions

Bulgaria is poised to receive between €1.178 billion and €1.3 billion from the European Union’s Just Transition Fund, a key mechanism designed to support regions most affected by the phase-out of coal and other carbon-intensive industries. The funding will primarily target areas historically dependent on mining and thermal power generation, including Stara Zagora, Pernik and

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches €460m Eastern Interconnection gas pipeline project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches €460m Eastern Interconnection gas pipeline project

The Republic of Srpska (RS) is advancing a major gas infrastructure project after Sarajevo Gas launched a public procurement procedure for the design and construction of the so-called Eastern Interconnection pipeline. The contract is estimated at around €460 million excluding VAT, making it one of the most significant investments in the country’s gas sector in

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska powers through 2025 challenges with continued energy investment and HPP Dabar breakthrough Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska powers through 2025 challenges with continued energy investment and HPP Dabar breakthrough

Despite a year marked by serious operational challenges, the electricity sector of the Republic of Srpska (RS) maintained its investment momentum throughout 2025. Exceptionally poor hydrological conditions, combined with thermal power plants struggling with inconsistent coal quality and supply disruptions, resulted in reduced overall electricity generation. Nevertheless, electricity supply to consumers remained secure, and prices

Europe: Ukraine boosts winter grid security with higher EU power import capacity Read More »

Europe: Ukraine boosts winter grid security with higher EU power import capacity

Ukraine has significantly expanded its ability to import electricity from the European Union after technical limits on cross-border imports to the combined Ukraine–Moldova zone were raised to 2,450 MW for January, replacing the previous ceiling of 2,150 MW. This increase widens the margin available to manage system stress during the winter season, when demand peaks

Slovenia: Mercator exits fuel retail, sells Maxen network to UAE’s Sunqar Resources Read More »

Slovenia: Mercator exits fuel retail, sells Maxen network to UAE’s Sunqar Resources

Slovenian retailer Mercator, part of the Croatian Fortenova Group, has officially exited the fuel retail business by completing the sale of M Energija, the operator of Slovenia’s Maxen petrol station network. The buyer is Sunqar Resources, a petroleum wholesaler headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The divestment reflects a strategic realignment rather than a major

Slovenia: Electricity consumption on transmission network declines as solar capacity grows Read More »

Slovenia: Electricity consumption on transmission network declines as solar capacity grows

Electricity consumption from Slovenia’s transmission network continued its gradual decline over the past year, reflecting a broader downward trend in demand. In the first eleven months of 2025, end users drew just over 9.8 TWh from the high-voltage network, marking a 0.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Monthly figures show a consistent

Serbia: Hungary’s MOL begins technical due diligence at NIS Read More »

Serbia: Hungary’s MOL begins technical due diligence at NIS

A delegation from Hungary’s MOL has arrived in Serbia to conduct a comprehensive due diligence review of NIS, focusing on the company’s core infrastructure and facilities. The visit marks the beginning of a detailed assessment of the operational condition and functionality of NIS’ assets. MOL’s team has begun inspecting key segments of NIS’ business, including

Serbia: Noćaj 1 solar project breaks ground with 90 MW solar and 36 MWh battery storage Read More »

Serbia: Noćaj 1 solar project breaks ground with 90 MW solar and 36 MWh battery storage

One of Serbia’s largest solar projects is moving from planning to implementation, as contracts signed in early 2026 have paved the way for construction near Sremska Mitrovica. The Noćaj 1 project has formally entered its build-out stage following the conclusion of a comprehensive EPC agreement. Turkish company Kontrolmatik has been selected to design, supply and

Serbia: EPS launches €650,000 tender to map coal mining strategy through 2035 and beyond Read More »

Serbia: EPS launches €650,000 tender to map coal mining strategy through 2035 and beyond

Serbian state-owned power utility EPS has launched a tender to prepare a comprehensive long-term coal extraction program, defining operational plans up to 2035 and development projections extending to mid-century. The assignment, valued at around €650,000, is divided into two segments covering the Kolubara and Kostolac coal basins, with the objective of establishing a unified development

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